The New Korea

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The North Koreans have exploded a big bomb underground. We are debating if it was nuclear or not.

The North Koreans have announced (shortly after claiming to be a nuclear power) that the peace treaty of 1953 no longer applies to them. So in effect, a state of war exists between the United Nations and North Korea.

The North Koreans are launching a series of missile tests with missiles of varying ranges. Some that can barely get out of their own back yard and some that have a much longer range.

The North Koreans have warned that they will attack ships of the US if they try to enforce the embargo on North Korean shipping.

In view of these recent developments, the King Barry administration has announced in the sternest of terms that they intend to face these new threats by, first, getting Korean back to the table at the six nation talks. That'll show 'em !!!

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Sprechen Sie Korean?

Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

There was a time in history when a country that made a declaration of war, is was taken seriously.

Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Let 'em hit the table. Isolating them obviously didn't work; let them see first hand that North Korea has little real strength in the face of any country with political relevancy. Besides, with the successor to KJI announced, now's the time to (be faking) listening to them.

Also, must-watch here.

http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/guide-to-north-korea-1-of-3

 

edit: also what is this "king barry" stuff; is this some form of crybaby politics I wasn't aware of?

Secondary edit: Seriously like any US president he's been shitty thus far.

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

what is this "king barry" stuff;
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My crybaby way of expressing a little awe at the way in which our new president has (after claiming his predecessor was guilty of same) bypassed the checks and balances of constitutionally established government and arbitrarily taken steps to federalize our banking and manufactoring industries...oh yeah, not YOUR government, huh?

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Haha have you watched your government at all? How are you expecting any good from either side?

Also my government is awful too.

Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

:'(  

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

All governments are awful.....

 

Name a single good one... you can't....

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

You wouldn't believe the ridiculous crap even the government of Canada has tried its hand at lately. Without getting into detail on the parliamentary system, the conservative government (currently and then the government in power) tried to write in a clause on a bill that would have denied public funding for parties not in power - essentially this would have destroyed all of its competition. Obviously this didn't make it very far. Then once the other parties attempted what amounts to a legalized restructuring of government, both sides started up with the blame game (seperatist was a buzz word for a few weeks, attempts to portray the proposed shift as illegal were made even though under parliamentary systems said proposal was legal). it was all in all a bloody mess and that's just one of the issues my nation seems to routinely and profoundly screw up.

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

It has been often stated and appears to be true that the first and foremost duty of all elected officials is to secure their re-election.  The "people" be damned.  A careful reading of the US constitution, especially the Bill of Rights, shows the founding fathers understood the ways of politicians and what they are capable of once elected into "power", those first ten amendments specifically LIMIT the power of the federal government.  But who reads that stuff anymore!

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Hahahaha if it were only politicians who exploited people that'd be great. Read up on some of the stuff the medical company Bayer has done (this includes knowingly selling products tainted with AIDS), or most companies and feel your faith in mankind plummet.

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

You're too young to be so cynical, but I do understand.  I have seen a few things up close and personal that have put a serious dent in my faith in humankind.  Gotta keep the hope, though.

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

It's not that I am cynical; rather it is that I am critical. I see no reason to ignore the faults you can spot; being vocal about them is the first step in effecting changes to a system.

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top

being vocal about them is the first step in effecting changes to a system.
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I agree whole-heartedly...if we're talking about a free society.  In too many places on earth, speaking out is the first step in waking up dead.

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

Well obviously in that case you need to wait for the right moment, and we do have extensive testimonials from NK defectors. But as I'm in a free nation, I can speak up all I please (and have). It's even worked a few times.